Which Statement About the Ethical Implications of the "Little Albert

question 182

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the ethical implications of the "Little Albert study" is FALSE?

• A) The methods used would most likely not be approved by ethics boards today.
• B) The results of the study most likely justified the potential harm to the subject.
• C) The researchers should have done something after the study to reduce the fear.
• D) The study sparked the movement toward institutional boards that review studies.

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